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Send to a friendHand-Carved Suar Wood Father and Child Sculpture from Bali, "Father Material"
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Delivery EstimateCarrying his child on his shoulders, a good father adds a touching reminder of family values to any home. Balinese artisan Wayan Dirga works with suar wood that displays a rich natural grain as he carves this sculpture by hand.
- 0.75 kgs
- 1.7 lbs
- 40 cm H x 7.5 cm W x 13 cm D
- 15.75" H x 3" W x 5" D
- Suar wood
- Signed by the artist
- Wood grain and color can vary slightly
- Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
- Made in Indonesia.
- Certified and shipped by our office in Indonesia
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Katharine
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08/05/2022
"This artist is remarkable!!!"
But the Novica shipping was TERRIBLE. TOOK FOREVER EVEN AFTER I PAID FOR EXPEDITED!!!
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Katharine
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08/05/2022
"FABULOUS PIECE"
But the Novica shipping was a disaster.
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Richard Hancock
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05/18/2022
"A Beautiful Tribute to Service"
I love this exquisitely crafted daily reminder in my home that our hands have been made to help hold the burdens, and our feet are made to walk in the footsteps of our fellow human beings with love and compassion.
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Joy
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05/11/2022
"Hands"
Bought for my mother in law and she loves it.
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Shelley
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04/10/2021
"I love this wooden sculpture of a horse on his hin"
The sculpture makes my heart smile, and lifts my spirits every time I look at it.Im so glad its on the mantel in my living room!
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Jerry
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01/19/2021
"Breathtaking!"
I cant tell you how much of love this statuette. it is so much more dramatic in-person and you can hardly believe that an individual actually carved this from wood....amazing!
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Write a review"You could say I was born with a talent to carve, which I developed by merely observing my parents and relatives at work every day."
"My name is Wayan Dirga and I was born in 1969. Most of my family members are carvers, for it is a family legacy that has endured several... read more
